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It is clear that the vehicle of the western was a very interesting vehicle for me to contraband some of my ideas.

Sergio Leone

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Sergio Leone
Age: 60 †
Born: 1929
Born: January 3
Died: 1989
Died: April 30
Actor
Composer
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Screenwriter
The Eternal City
Bob Robertson
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